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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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